Inspirational Programs & Courses
Browse high-quality academic and enrichment programs hosted by Summer Boarding Courses. Each program is chosen for its academic strength, student support, and immersive campus experience.
Summer Boarding Courses
Summer Boarding Courses in Cambridge, by Summer Boarding Courses.
- Duration
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Dates
- Dates: July - August
- Age Range
- Age Range: 13-17
- Fees
- Fees from: £4,495
Program Summary
Since its foundation in 2009, Summer Boarding Courses has welcomed over 12,000 students to its summer courses in Oxford and other prestigious UK destinations. For young learners aged 13-16, SBC’s Headington Summer School offers the chance to study in one of Oxford’s most prestigious schools while learning English combined with a range of other subjects. For students aged 15-17, the Oxford College Summer school offers more intensive (25 hours tuition per week) courses in Medicine, Law, Business and International Relations. All courses have an academic focus, but it’s not all work and no play: students aged 13-16 at Headington can expect at least three excursions to local cities of interest, while those aged 15-17 in Oxford can expect at least two. All students enjoy a varied social programme, including sports and local excursions, to fill free time during the afternoons and evenings.
Program Highlights
- Live and study in genuine Oxford college or boarding school accommodation
- Small class sizes of maximum 15 students
- Safe and secure environment with friendly residential staff
- One of Oxford's original summer schools, founded in 2009
- Fun extracurricular programme
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- 12-16
- Summer 2026
SBC's Eton College program offers diverse academic subjects in a prestigious environment for ages 12-16.
- From £4,095
- 12-16
- Summer 2026
SBC's Headington Oxford program combines academic and English studies with cultural activities for ages 13-16.
- From £3,495
- 11-17
- Summer 2026
SBC's International Summer Boarding Courses offer global students academic and language studies at prestigious UK schools.
- TBD
- 6-12
- Summer 2026
The Oxford Day Camps for ages 6-12, offered by SBC, combine English learning and various fun activities, promoting cultural integration and interactive education in a day camp setting in the UK.
- From £4,895
- 14-17
- Summer 2026
Join us at the ultimate pre-university experience, a stepping stone designed to prepare you for entry into top universities for students 14-17.
- From £3,850
- 8-12
- Summer 2026
Our innovative summer camp for young learners. Discover, develop, and dare for an experience they will always remember.
- From £6,695
- 15-17
- Summer 2026
The Oxford College Summer School by SBC offers high school students aged 15-17 an immersive academic experience in a prestigious university setting in Oxford.
What's Included?
- Progress report and end-of-course certificate
- Varied social programme, including at least 2 full day excursions
- Accommodation and all meals
- 15+ hours tuition (Headington) and 20+ hours tuition (Oxford College) per week
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Academics & Extracurriculars
Single, twin, or dormitory rooms;24 hour student support;Shared communal spaces;At Headington: indoor pool, sports halls, dance studio, tennis courts
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